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Toluene

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Toluene is a volatile solvent that harms the nervous and immune systems, damages the liver and may increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects. Read More.

Toluene is a petroleum-derived chemical found in gasoline and used as a solvent in paints, adhesives and cleaning supplies. Toluene is highly neurotoxic. Exposure can cause fatigue and nausea, and may lead to nervous system disorders.

 

16

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND30ND
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND80ND
20230.448 ppb52ND - 1.50 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 150 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 150 ppb for toluene was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to internal organs.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 1,000 ppb

The legal limit for toluene, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2019-05-27CC07057-01ND
2019-05-27CC07057-02ND
2019-05-27CC07057-03ND
2022-06-17CF07665-01ND
2022-06-17CF07665-02ND
2022-06-17CF07665-03ND
2022-09-08CF12352-01ND
2022-09-08CF12352-02ND
2022-09-08CF12352-03ND
2022-12-09CF18793-01ND
2022-12-09CF18793-02ND
2023-03-27752-4868-10.740 ppb
2023-06-27752-8809-11.50 ppb
2023-08-09752-10288-1ND
2023-09-06752-11234-1ND
2023-12-20752-14923-1ND